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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. and Its Subsidiaries

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Friday, August 16, 2019
Insurance, Professional services, Furukawa Group, Fuyo Group, Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance, Companies, Economy of Japan

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of aa- of Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. (SJNK) (Japan).

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  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of aa- of Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. (SJNK) (Japan).
  • AM Best also has affirmed the FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICR of aa- of the operating subsidiaries of Sompo International Holdings Ltd. (SIH) (Pembroke, Bermuda).
  • Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of a of SIH, an intermediate holding company for this group.
  • Also, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) of a- which are guaranteed by SIH.

Slice and SOMPO Announce ICS Proof-of-Value Contract Bringing On-Demand Insurance to Asia

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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Professional services, Data management, Technology, Insurance, Networks, Economy, Furukawa Group, Fuyo Group, Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance, Companies, Finance, Insurance, Cloud computing, Sompo Holdings (Asia), Slice:

Slice Labs Inc. , the first on-demand insurance cloud platform provider, announced today that it has entered into a proof-of-value contract with Sompo Holdings Asia (SOMPO), regionally headquartered in Singapore and part of Sompo Holdings, a top Japanese insurer.

Key Points: 
  • Slice Labs Inc. , the first on-demand insurance cloud platform provider, announced today that it has entered into a proof-of-value contract with Sompo Holdings Asia (SOMPO), regionally headquartered in Singapore and part of Sompo Holdings, a top Japanese insurer.
  • This new partnership brings on-demand insurance to the fast growing Asia Pacific region of Asia, the first of its kind.
  • SOMPO will license the Slice Insurance Cloud Services (ICS) platform to quickly deploy and test new digital insurance products.
  • Compared to other, more traditional solutions, the Slice ICS platform allows insurers, like SOMPO, to leverage the flexibility, scalability, and security of ICS through a high-value subscription model.

Sompo Global Risk Solutions Expands Business to Include Smaller Commercial Clients

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Thursday, August 8, 2019
Furukawa Group, Fuyo Group, Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance, Companies, Reinsurance, Economy of Japan

The creation of the Sompo GRS Small Business team expands the companys risk appetite to include smaller companies in the real estate, hospitality, financial institutions, professional services and life sciences industries.

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  • The creation of the Sompo GRS Small Business team expands the companys risk appetite to include smaller companies in the real estate, hospitality, financial institutions, professional services and life sciences industries.
  • Providing an exceptional client-centric service approach to each account, Sompo GRS also serves Asian clients with operations in the United States and Mexico.
  • Mr. Michael Chang, CEO of Sompo Global Risk Solutions commented, At Sompo GRS, we understand that smaller companies face a unique set of risks that can change as their business evolves.
  • Sompo International Holdings Ltd. (Sompo International) is a global specialty provider of property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, headquartered in Bermuda.

Learn How to Utilize Automation Systems at Okuma's Summer Showcase

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Monday, July 22, 2019
Industrial processes, Computer-aided engineering, Contents, Manufacturing, CNC, Machine tools, FANUC, Furukawa Group, Machine tending, Numerical control, G-code, Automation

Machine tool users will learn about the benefits of implementing automation systems to raise efficiencies and expand capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Machine tool users will learn about the benefits of implementing automation systems to raise efficiencies and expand capabilities.
  • Several automation systems will be featured at the Showcase including: a FANUC robot for 5-axis, multi-sided machining; built-in machine automation with two machines passing a part from one to the next; a gantry loader, twin spindle loader gantry system; and the Gosiger Load & Go robotic machine tending system.
  • The company is the industry's only single-source provider, with the CNC machine, drive, motors, encoders, and spindle all manufactured by Okuma.
  • In 2014 Okuma launched the Okuma App Store, the industry's only centralized online marketplace for machine tool apps and related content.

Fujitsu and GE Research Join LF Edge as Premier Members to Propel Open Source Innovation at the Edge

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Thursday, July 18, 2019
Companies, Technology, Industries, Fujitsu, Furukawa Group, Linux Foundation, Internet of things, General Electric

"We are pleased to welcome Fujitsu and GE Research as the newest Premier members of LF Edge," said Arpit Joshipura, general manager, Networking, Automation, Edge & IoT, the Linux Foundation.

Key Points: 
  • "We are pleased to welcome Fujitsu and GE Research as the newest Premier members of LF Edge," said Arpit Joshipura, general manager, Networking, Automation, Edge & IoT, the Linux Foundation.
  • Fujitsu views LF Edge as the most comprehensive and active open community addressing edge framework," said Hatsumi Iino, senior director, Strategic Planning unit, Fujitsu Limited.
  • "Fujitsu is committed to using and contributing to open technologies, and looking forward to working with the LF edge community on customer and societal challenges."
  • "GE Research has been a strong adopter of Linux technologies and leader in driving Edge Computing capabilities," said Joel Markham, chief engineer, GE Research.

360Quadrants Recognizes Aspire Systems, IBM, and Fujitsu as Visionary Leaders in the Application Modernization Space

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Companies, Industries, Computer companies, Fujitsu, Furukawa Group, IBM

360Quadrants ,the most granular comparison platform, has released a quadrant on Application Modernization Solutions to help businesses make quicker and more informed decisions.

Key Points: 
  • 360Quadrants ,the most granular comparison platform, has released a quadrant on Application Modernization Solutions to help businesses make quicker and more informed decisions.
  • The quadrant has Aspire Systems , IBM , and Fujitsu sharing space as Visionary Leaders.
  • 360Quadrants covers 50 companies in the Application Modernization Solutions space and places them in a quadrant based on their quality, reliability, and business outcome.
  • IBM and Interra Information are Visionary Leaders in the Asia Pacific region; while in Latin America 360Quadrants recognizes Oracle along with IBM as Visionary Leaders.

360Quadrants Recognizes Aspire Systems, IBM, and Fujitsu as Visionary Leaders in the Application Modernization Space

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Companies, Industries, Computer companies, Fujitsu, Furukawa Group, IBM

360Quadrants ,the most granular comparison platform, has released a quadrant on Application Modernization Solutions to help businesses make quicker and more informed decisions.

Key Points: 
  • 360Quadrants ,the most granular comparison platform, has released a quadrant on Application Modernization Solutions to help businesses make quicker and more informed decisions.
  • The quadrant has Aspire Systems , IBM , and Fujitsu sharing space as Visionary Leaders.
  • 360Quadrants covers 50 companies in the Application Modernization Solutions space and places them in a quadrant based on their quality, reliability, and business outcome.
  • IBM and Interra Information are Visionary Leaders in the Asia Pacific region; while in Latin America 360Quadrants recognizes Oracle along with IBM as Visionary Leaders.

Applied Manufacturing Technologies Achieves Prestigious FANUC Growth Award for Outstanding Robot Sales

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Industrial robotics, CNC, FANUC, Furukawa Group, Economy of Japan, Companies, Manufacturing, GE Automation & Controls, Robot welding

AMT is recognized for outstanding year-over-year robot sales growth in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • AMT is recognized for outstanding year-over-year robot sales growth in 2018.
  • The Growth Award for Outstanding Robot Sales is awarded annually at the FANUC Automated System Integrator (ASI) Conference.
  • Founded in 1989, Applied Manufacturing Technologies is an industry leader in robot automation engineering , manufacturing systems integration , and turnkey industrial controls globally.
  • FANUC America Corporation is a subsidiary of FANUC CORPORATION in Japan, and provides industry-leading robotics, CNC systems, and factory automation.

ScanSnap iX1500 now available in black

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Industries, Companies, Computer companies, Fujitsu, Furukawa Group

SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Fujitsu, the world's leading scanner manufacturer, has announced that ScanSnap iX1500, the flagship model of the ScanSnap Series, will now be available in black.

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  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Fujitsu, the world's leading scanner manufacturer, has announced that ScanSnap iX1500, the flagship model of the ScanSnap Series, will now be available in black.
  • The iX1500 features ScanSnap Cloud, which connects to your favorite cloud service to manage your documents, receipts, business cards, and photos.
  • ScanSnap iX1500 comes with 4 ScanSnap Home user licenses and 1 Nuance user license.
  • Users can import data from existing ScanSnap software to ScanSnap Home with the iX500, iX100, S1300i, S1100i and SV600.

Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.: Establishing a Natural Gas Supply Company in Vietnam

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Monday, June 24, 2019
Energy, Oil, Gas, Manufacturing, Chemicals, Plastics, Engineering, Professional services, Consulting, Companies, Furukawa Group, Sojitz, Geography of Asia, Natural gas, Osaka Gas, VIETNAM, Countries, Vũng Tàu

Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. and a Daigas Group*1company, has agreed to form, together with Sojitz Corporation and Sojitz Vietnam a new joint venture company, Sojitz Osaka Gas Energy Company Ltd. (hereafter referred to as the new company), with the aim of supplying natural gas in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Key Points: 
  • Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. and a Daigas Group*1company, has agreed to form, together with Sojitz Corporation and Sojitz Vietnam a new joint venture company, Sojitz Osaka Gas Energy Company Ltd. (hereafter referred to as the new company), with the aim of supplying natural gas in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The new company plans to implement natural gas supplies to Phu My 3 Specialized Industrial Park, in the southern Vietnamese province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, as well as compressed natural gas supply business via trucking for industrial customers within Vietnam.
  • This also marks the third country, following on Singapore, and Thailand, for their engagement in natural gas supply work overseas.
  • The demand for energy continues to increase as a result of economic growth in Vietnam.